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prisoner in Turkish

prisoner in Turkish is mahkum, esir, mahpus — prisoner means someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

prisoner in Turkish

mahkum
noun
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
esir
noun
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
mahpus
noun
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
tutsak
noun
Any person held against their will.
esir
noun
Any person held against their will.

What does "prisoner" mean?

  1. noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.
    "Each prisoner was allowed one visitor a week."
  2. noun Anyone held against their will, not necessarily in a jail.
    "The sailors were taken prisoner and held on the enemy ship for a week."
  3. noun Figuratively, someone who feels trapped by their circumstances.
    "Fear had made her a prisoner in her own home."
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prisoner in a sentence

  • Each prisoner was allowed one visitor a week.
  • The prisoner studied for a degree while serving his sentence.
  • The sailors were taken prisoner and held on the enemy ship for a week.
  • The kidnappers kept their prisoner locked in a remote farmhouse.

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What is "prisoner" in Turkish?
"prisoner" in Turkish is mahkum, esir, mahpus. prisoner means: Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.
How do you use "prisoner" in a sentence?
Example: "Each prisoner was allowed one visitor a week." In Turkish, "prisoner" is mahkum, esir, mahpus.
Are there other ways to say "prisoner" in Turkish?
Yes — Turkish has 4 translations listed for "prisoner": mahkum, esir, mahpus, tutsak.
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